Google Pixel Watch 2 (Previous Model) with the Best of Fitbit – Heart Rate Tracking, Stress Management, Safety Features – Android Smartwatch – Matte Black Aluminum Case – Obsidian Active Band – WI-FI
Price: $249.99 - $215.63
(as of Jan 24, 2025 20:46:57 UTC – Details)
The Google Pixel Watch 2 combines the best of Google and Fitbit.[1] Understand your health and fitness with Fitbit’s most advanced heart rate tracking yet.[4,5] Use your favorite Google apps at a glance, including Gmail and Calendar, and get peace of mind from personal safety features.[15,24] And keep going with even longer battery life.[6,7]
The Pixel Watch 2 comes with three new advanced sensors for heart rate tracking, skin temperature, and stress management[1,2]; 100% recycled light aluminum housing makes it comfortable to wear[3]
The all-new heart rate sensor and Google AI combine for Fitbit’s most spot-on heart rate tracking yet[4], so you can get more precise health and fitness info[5]
Go even longer with the enhanced 24-hour battery and always-on display[6,7]; charge for 75 minutes to get a full day of battery life[8]
Identify potential signs of stress with Fitbit’s body-response feature, so you can manage it in the moment[5]; and track variations in your skin temperature, blood oxygen levels, and sleep to help you spot possible changes[5,9,10]
Get help with Emergency SOS and Fall Detection if you’re feeling unsafe or if you’ve had a hard fall[11,12]; and Safety Check alerts your close contacts if you don’t respond to a set check-in timer[13]
Assess your heart rhythm for atrial fibrillation with the ECG app and easily share results with your doctor[5,14]
Stay on top of your workouts with features like Auto Workout mode and Heart Zone Training[5]; plus, set a goal with Pace Training when running to get real-time feedback[5]
Your favorite Google apps, like Google Calendar, Maps, Gmail and more, are designed for the Pixel Watch 2, so you can easily respond to texts and emails, answer calls, and listen to songs and podcasts from anywhere[15]
Fast Pair makes it easy to connect Pixel devices with each other[16]; listen to music on the run with Pixel Buds, and control your Pixel Camera and Nest devices right from your watch[16,17]
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Customers say
Customers praise the Pixel Watch 2 for its good quality, functionality, and ease of use. They find it functional and easy to set up. The watch looks nice and complements their Pixel 7 phones well. Many appreciate the fitness tracking features and apps. However, some have mixed opinions on the battery life and size.
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Penni Moldovan –
Thrilled!
I just received my watch, I am thrilled to use it! Sleep tracking works, charges fast, easy to use. I went with black on black because I’m not a fan of silver, and I love the look/color. The watch face I selected is bright enough, but not overwhelming. Definitely seems like a great value for the money, but time will tell.
Update: 11/22/24- so I’ve had this watch for one month now and I absolutely love it. The only thing I would say that is negative about it, is it needs charged a lot… But other than that I am so happy with my purchase.
GBarrington –
I’m Quite Happy With My Purchase! Upgrade from 4 stars.
I had to replace my aging Galaxy S3 Frontier which is at it’s end of life. I love that watch! I was going to get either a Galaxy S6 Pro or a Pixel Watch 2. After much soul searching, I knew I had to make a decision. so the gambler in me decided to try something new. I’m glad I did!
Now clearly, a watch released less than 6 months ago is going to out perform one released 6 or 7 years ago. But the improvement in performance is remarkable.
It’s faster responding, pairs quickly and easily with my Pixel 6a smartphone, and has superior software.
It’s really the software that makes the smartwatch useful and productive. And to Samsung’s credit, they kept my old war horse’s software current. But, the Fitbit software is much more modern than Samsung Health. It can scan barcode label on food packages when I record what I eat and it is much more flexible in terms of how the nutrient servings list is recorded. And that means less manual calculations when trying adjust servings from grams to, say, ounces.
Heart monitoring is more accurate, stair climbing is much more accurate, and sleep monitoring is actually usable. It might be the advancements in sensor quality rather than the software algorithms. But I do trust the results more.
Charging the battery is FAST. I get about 36 hours of life from the battery, on about 45 minutes of charging. Twenty minutes of charging while I shower in the morning will give me about 12 hours of battery life. The wireless magnetic charger is a little different from the Samsung watch, but it is very functional. The user needs to make sure that the crown and stem is parallel to the power cord, and once the watch is about an inch away from the charger, the charger is drawn to the watch magnetically and it leaps up and connects to the watch. This is not BS on my part, it happens everyday. Only once has this connection not been made perfectly.
The PW 2, is smaller and lighter, physically. It’s about the size of a traditional men’s mechanical dress watch. My ancient eyes can see the slightly smaller screen with ease. My arthritic gorilla fingers akso have no problem manipulating the screen. It is comfortable to wear long term, even to bed, for sleep monitoring. It offers a more classy and elegant appearance than the larger and sportier S6 Pro.
I was comfortable with the new user interface within a day or two; so I think people coming from another brand won’t have a huge learning curve. Like the Pixel Smartphones, Google uses a simple and uncluttered interface that I found very intuitive.
I am quite pleased with my purchase,and can recommend it to others.
tomfromboston –
Great watch, lousy battery
So I quickly learned after getting the watch a few days ago to go into the watch’s settings, click battery, and turn on the battery saver. To have your watch come on, you gently tap the screen or press the crown button. This has greatly improved the battery life. But YOU shouldn’t have to do that with a watch that costs this much.
On the plus side, you can change just about every setting imaginable, and the Fitbit is a nice touch (despite most of the good features behind a subscription service). That’s called Google greed. You’ll get used to it. They’re a monopoly for a reason. Using it to make and receive calls is awesome. Got a call the other day and was able to talk as I washed the dishes. No earbuds are required. The person who called me said the audio was great.
I highly recommend this if you don’t mind the craptacular battery life. I’m surprised they didn’t fix it with a software update. Something is feasting on the power. Or they went with the lowest bidder for parts.
Oh, if you have fat fingers or medium-sized ones, forget about the keyboard. LOL. You’ll need a stylus (yes they work). The speech-to-text is very good but you have to remember to say “period” or “comma” when composing messages. If you don’t, it’ll be one long sentence without proper punctuation. You can even say “heart emoji” and it’ll insert that. You can also go back and edit the message with your fingers and use the keyboard to correct mistakes. I’ll update my review if needed and the longer I use it. Oh, the ECG works and is very cool. Even the sleep monitor caught my apnea.
RANDY ALVAREZ –
My wife loves it
Bought this for my wife and she couldn’t be happier with it. She uses it every day linked to her phone Google with ease. Just be sure to charge it every night as battery life is limited. So I’m going to give it five stars. (Happy wife happy life)
Sharan Kumar –
The Perfect Blend of Google and Fitbit Features!
The Google Pixel Watch 2 has truly exceeded my expectations. It combines the best of Googleâs technology with Fitbitâs fitness tracking expertise, making it an ideal smartwatch for everyday use.
Hereâs what I love about it:
Heart Rate & Stress Tracking: The heart rate monitoring is highly accurate, and the stress management features are a nice touch. Itâs great for keeping tabs on my overall wellness, especially with Fitbitâs detailed insights.
Safety Features: The built-in safety features like fall detection and emergency SOS add an extra layer of security, which is very reassuring.
Sleek Design: The Polished Silver Aluminum Case and Porcelain Active Band make it look modern and stylish. Itâs comfortable to wear all day, whether Iâm working out or at the office.
Seamless Google Integration: With Google Assistant, Maps, and notifications directly on my wrist, it integrates perfectly with my Android phone. Managing calls, texts, and even navigation is super smooth.
Fitness & Health Tracking: As expected with Fitbit, it offers excellent fitness tracking, including workouts, steps, and sleep. Itâs a great all-in-one device for staying active and healthy.
If youâre looking for a stylish smartwatch that balances health tracking with Googleâs ecosystem, the Pixel Watch 2 is definitely worth it. The Wi-Fi version works seamlessly without needing a data plan, making it a great value.
Keagan Peterson –
This is both my first Pixel Watch (former Apple Watch 8) and first serious review as I have quite a bit of experience with smartwatches. The Pixel Watch brings so much to the table that you didn’t thinknyou needed, but falls short in small areas. Here’s what I think 2 weeks in:
Pros:
– The Display: It’s vibrant, bright, clear and (unfortunately tested against doorknobs and washing machines) quite durable.
– Durability: As with the display, it seems very well constructed.
– Home integration: it’s seamlessly integrated into the quick access menu and there a widget for a larger view. It works very well for controlling simple devices (best with lights, smart switches), more complex devices (volume control on a specific device, use of the remote on the watch, etc) is best left to your phone.
– Fitbit feature integration: truly the proper implementation of fitness on a watch. The customization of the menus, the wide widget choice, and face options create a personal experience.
Meh:
– Battery life: It’s very much average for battery. I find it’s slightly better than the Apple Watch 8. Remember that it’s a smartwatch so 24 hour battery life is the limit (Apple Watch as a competitor hits the same mark for $200 more).
– Fitbit Premium: Thankfully it comes with a year free, but paying extra for possibly irrelevant data may not be worth it for you.
– Strap Connector: It serves it function, but if it’s not on your wrist it clicks as though it’s not secured fully. It always is so that not a worry though the noise when using other straps can give it a cheap feel.
– Software: A 90% complete product is phenomenal but some of that 10% is basic. Assistant at times will not connect, your watch can unlock your phone but not the other way around (it’s been locked for hours on my arm without noticing – it doesn’t buzz or notify). Can use some polishing.
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Cons:
– Charging: it’s fast which is ideal, but it needs to be set exclusively in ONE way (as shown in the photo). I’ve missed a few charges by not lining it up properly.
– Strap Selection: if you’re like me, you’re immediately thinking of the band you want before your watch arrives. The selection is unfortunately very low in quantity and quality. There are some good ones out there, but they can be expensive (if in Canada, import fees are added as most come from the US).
– Original band sizing: It seems as though, for those with smaller wrists, each rung is either too loose or way too tight. It’s personal of course, but forms a lower quality first impression.
– Watch Faces: using 3rd party apps uses quite a bit of battery and resources, slowing things down. The selection from their options are 90% analog (due to the round shape), which can be cluttered or boring.
– Quick Menu: the one area you can’t customize is the one you would most want to. For now, there are quite a few functions (water lock, theatre mode, lock mode, auto brightness on/off) are specific from person to person, but cannot be changed. Boo Google, boo.
I would buy it again, but Google is known for having hardware issues down the road so we’ll see how it holds up. Nothing is perfect, so still 5 stars!
Vyk –
Simply a great watch… Very efficient… The only down side is the battery doesn’t last long enough and the other products related to it is overpriced.
JJ –
I had been using the watch for a few months and with each upgrade Google make really good improvements, on the software that’s give you a better user experience. However, the only thing that is really bad, in comparison with all the companion sports apps that other smartwatches have is Fitbit… Come on!! A really good watch with a poor app…
freeme2 –
Works well bought the extra warranty
Jean-Claude –
En fait cette montre dépasse mes attentes, elle est conviviale, un écran tactile, des applications vraiment utiles et à prix intéressant pour ce qu’elle permet de faire. Connectivité facile aussi.